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symbolism

[sim-buh-liz-uhm] / ˈsɪm bəˌlɪz əm /
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“What’s drawn me to tarot is the way it’s built on symbolism and the way that symbolism is embedded in the collective unconscious,” Wicks says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined throngs of devotees waving Spanish and Vatican flags in Cibeles Square for a service filled with religious symbolism.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

For many Chavistas, the symbolism has been just as jarring as the policy changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The 2026 theme is "Out of this World", with installations inspired by space travel, astrology and spiritual symbolism.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

She was acutely aware of the symbolism of the Silent Sentinels.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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